James Lewis

• Delivered freight across regional routes, ensuring timely and safe transportation of goods.
• Conducted pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections to maintain compliance with safety regulations.
• Managed route planning using GPS technology to optimize delivery efficiency and reduce fuel consumption.
• Communicated effectively with dispatchers to address delays and coordinate delivery schedules.
• Implemented strategies for load securing, minimizing cargo damage during transit.
• Maintained detailed records of mileage, fuel usage, and maintenance activities for reporting purposes.
• Made sure that deliveries were on time for scheduled appointments.
• Maintained accurate driving records in accordance with federal laws and regulations.
• Ensured accurate record-keeping by diligently updating electronic logs and submitting required paperwork in a timely manner.
• Maintained compliance with federal regulations through diligent adherence to hours of service requirements and regular safety checks.
• Inspected vehicle before and after every trip and conducted minor repairs.
• Finalized daily logs on schedule to update internal records and uphold DOT requirements.
• Reported vehicle and roadside issues in accordance with company policies to maintain route transparency.
• Increased on-time deliveries by planning efficient routes and maintaining regular communication with dispatch teams.
• Inspected vehicles and completed routine maintenance to keep equipment in good working order.
• Safely navigated challenging weather conditions, utilizing defensive driving techniques to ensure timely delivery without compromising safety.
• Delivered goods to customers both locally and long distance.
• Contacted customers to report delayed delivery times.
• Communicated regularly with dispatcher to provide updates on delivery times.
• Minimized delays by planning and adjusting routes to account for changing weather and traffic conditions.

• Demonstrated safe driving by following regulations and safety procedures, resulting in zero accidents.
• Kept accurate records of cargo delivery times and vehicle maintenance to provide documentation to dispatch for billing and inventory purposes.
• Utilized GPS and other navigation tools to plan routes and stay on schedule.
• Obtained necessary permits and licenses to operate various commercial vehicles legally.
• Minimized delays by planning and adjusting routes to account for changing weather and traffic conditions.
• Filled out load paperwork and DOT-mandated log books.
• Complied with truck driving rules as well as company policies and procedures regarding safe vehicle operations.
• Successfully avoided time delivery delays by carefully planning best routes.
• Completed on-time deliveries by choosing best and most efficient routes.

Conducted local and regional pickup and delivery of US mail.

Managed lease purchase driving responsibilities across 48 states.

Managed daily routes with a daycab, utilizing liftgate and pallet jack for efficient local deliveries.

Executed delivery and pickup of general freight across multiple stops using pallet jack and forklift.